By NewsLine Staff
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The Bartram Living History Fest, previously known as Bartram Bash, will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Alpine Groves Park, on State Road 13 in Switzerland. This year’s event corresponds with the 250th anniversary of William Bartram’s visit to Florida.
Attendees will be able to experience Florida through different historical time periods from 1740 to the present, all while enjoying the beautiful Alpine Groves Park. Scheduled activities include tours of the historic Harris- Bennett Farmhouse conducted by Friends of Alpine Park as well as crafts for kids.
Presenters include historic reenactors representing William Bartram and Lone Wolf.
“In planning the event for this year we wanted to rebrand it so that it focused on a more complete story of the property,” said Kelly Ussia, Supervisor of Outdoor Recreation for St. Johns County Parks and Recreation. “This year will incorporate additional interpretation to add the history of the Fatio family and the property’s agricultural history.”
Attendees will be able to catch shuttles from Hickory Creek Elementary. Shuttles will transport attendees to and from Alpine Groves Park starting at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 1:30 p.m. Alpine Groves Park is located at 2060 State Road 13.
Contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us for more information.
Photo courtesy St. Johns County Parks and Recreation
